An MTA budget shortfall of almost $400 million threatens to affect bus and subway service. One of the lines that was proposed to be cut was the W train, which provides local service in Astoria and in Manhattan on Broadway. Currently the plans are to discontinue W train service leaving just the N train in Astoria. No additional N train service will be added which will create possible crowded trains and delays.
Passengers leave an N train at Broadway Station in Queens on Dec. 16, 2009. If proposed cuts are approved, the N train will be the only train serving Astoria.
The W train’s days may be numbered.
Joe Napolitano is concerned that additional N train service will not be available.
Jamell Frasier takes the W train to work every day. He is worried about overcrowding.
